# L. Raja

L. Raja is an Indian director and actor who works in predominantly Tamil language films and television series.

## Career

Raja began his career as an assistant to director Rajasekhar. He debuted as a director with Shankar Guru in 1987, which was produced by AVM Productions. He worked as a director in nine films, six of which starred Arjun. After a sabbatical of around 30 years, a director approached Raja and asked him to act in the feature film Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu in 2008, which marked his acting debut. He has since acted in 35 films including Naadodigal, where he played Sasikumar's father.
He debuted in television with Raghuvamsam which received positive reviews. He has since acted in several television series and directed two series: Idhi Kadha Kaadhu and Ninne Pelladutha for Radaan Mediaworks. He also directed Himsaveda, a silent dance drama for AVM Productions.

## Personal life

Raja is married to actress Easwari Rao. The couple has 2 children.

## Filmography
### As director
#### Films

* Shankar Guru (1987)
* Thaimel Aanai (1988)
* Kalicharan (1988)
* Kuttravali (1989)
* Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (1989)
* Sonthakkaran (1989)
* Soori (1992) (Kannada)

#### Serials

| Year | Show | Language | Channel |
| 1995 | Raghuvamsam | Tamil | Sun Tv |
| 2000 | Senior Junior | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 1998–2001 | Idhi Kadha Kaadhu | Telugu | ETV |
| 2001–2005 | Ninne Pelladutha | Telugu | Gemini TV |

### Films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1986 | Vikram | Sugirtharaja's henchman | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vaarisu | Manager | |
| 2008 | Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | Ramaiyya | |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Natraj Veerabhadran | |
| 2010 | Veluthu Kattu | Marudachalam | |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Krishna Kumar's father | |
| 2010 | Kalloori Kalangal | Shankar | |
| 2010 | Agam Puram | Martin Fernandez | |
| 2010 | Apoorvaragam | Nancy's father | Malayalam film |
| 2011 | Margazhi 16 | Jennifer's father | |
| 2011 | Bodinayakkanur Ganesan | Azhagar | |
| 2011 | Vithagan | | |
| 2012 | Kondaan Koduthaan | Ganesan | |
| 2012 | Raattinam | Dhanam's father | |
| 2012 | Thiruthani | Doctor | |
| 2012 | Vavval Pasanga | Kasi's father | |
| 2013 | Singam II | SP | |
| 2017 | Yaanum Theeyavan | Manimaran | |
| 2017 | Chennai 2 Singapore | Roshini's father | |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | Suseela's father | |
| 2019 | Pancharaaksharam | Dharma's father | |

### Serials

| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel |
| 1995–1996 | Raghuvamsam | | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 1997 | Ethanai Manidhargal | | Tamil | Doordarshan |
| 2000–2001 | Vazhkai | | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2011–2012 | Pirivom Santhippom | Shanmugaraja | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2011–2012 | No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2011–2013 | Uthiripookkal | Dakshinamoorthy | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2012 | Maa Naana | Rajendra Prasad | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2014–2018 | Thamarai | Dr. Karunakaran | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2017 | Ganga | Ramanathan | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2017–2018 | Nenjam Marappathillai | R. Velraj | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2017–2019 | Poove Poochudava | Swaminathan | Tamil | Zee Tamil |
| 2018–2019 | Kanmani | Dharmadurai | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2019 | Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2019–2023 | Rettai Roja | Ramachandran | Tamil | Zee Tamil |
| 2021–2023 | Sundari | Sankarapandian | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021–2023 | Thendral Vanthu Ennai Thodum | Aranganathan | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2022–2024 | Iniya | Nallasivam | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2025–present | Getti Melam | Eshwaramoorthy | Tamil | Zee Tamil |